Salt Lake City, Utah

“One of the kindest and safest cities to visit.” (A&M Best)

Salt Lake City, Utah’s high-elevation capital is bordered by the buoyant waters of the Great Salt Lake and the snow-capped peaks of the Wasatch Range. It combines the amenities of a major metropolitan area with the friendliness of a quaint mountain town, making it an ideal location for the buyers and vendors of the Outdoor Innovation Show. Plus, it’s just 10 minutes from the international airport with world-class hotels and amenities to host you and your company.

GEOGRAPHY

Salt Lake lies in a mountain valley with the Wasatch Mountains to the East and North and The Oquirrh Mountains border the western edge of the valley. Salt Lake’s official elevation is 4,330 feet/1,320 meters above sea level. The city is situated on land once covered by the prehistoric Lake Bonneville. This ancient lake existed within portions of Utah, Nevada and Idaho, with an elevation rising from 4,200 feet to 5,200 feet (1,280 meters to 1,585 meters) at some points. The eastern and northern portions of the city are located on a series of terraces, or former beaches, which are known locally as “the benches.”

RANKINGS

Salt Lake and Utah are highly regarded as business locations and travel destinations. Find out where Salt Lake ranks in the “Best of the Best” lists from various publications.

http://business.utah.gov/news/?sort=accolades

Getting Here

Airport Transportation

The Salt Lake City International Airport is just 10 minutes from downtown. Taxis, limousines, buses and shuttles provide airport service to anywhere in the valley and to local ski resorts. Many hotels provide complimentary airport shuttle service.

Public Transportation

Utah Transit Authority (UTA) provides over 100 bus routes throughout an 1,800 square-mile area. UTA also provides light-rail service, airport transportation, service to ski resorts in winter, and door-to-door transportation for disabled passengers. A free fare zone is available downtown.